Changes in the pattern of uterine contractility in relationship to coitus during pregnancies at low and high risk for preterm labor

Lois E. Brustman, Melissa Raptoulis, Oded Langer, Akolisa Anyaegbunam, Irwin R. Merkatz

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Abstract

This is a preliminary, prospective study of uterine contractility in response to sexual intercourse. The study population consisted of 30 pregnant subjects. Group I included 15 women treated for an episode of preterm labor with intravenous and oral tocolysis in this pregnancy, and group II was a matched control group of low-risk volunteers. The availability of home uterine tocodynamometric systems permitted monitoring of uterine contractility for three 60-minute time periods related to coitus. A significant increase in uterine contractility in the immediate postcoital period was observed for the high-risk women, but not for the controls. This increased uterine activity subsided spontaneously within 2-3 hours, returning to baseline. These initial preliminary observations of uterine response to coitus in a home environment are interesting; however, further research is suggested to establish their clinical implications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)166-168
Number of pages3
JournalObstetrics and gynecology
Volume73
Issue number2
StatePublished - Feb 1989

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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